Meguiar's G17216EU Ultimate Compound Colour & Clarity Restorer 450ml for hand or machine polisher application

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It is important that you ALWAYS apply a wax after a polish, as the wax is what seals the polish to the paint.

Unlike traditional rubbing and polishing compounds that scour the surface, Meguiar's new clear coat safe micro-abrasives produce an amazingly clear finish that is free from scratches, hazing and swirls.

When used by hand, I apply a spot of polish to the pad that is roughly 3 cm by 3 cm, but it doesn’t need to be exact, the user will quickly notice whether more or less polish is needed. Comparison based on RAC Extra European Breakdown Cover against the top level of cover from other major providers as of 16/05/23.

It uses the same micro-abrasives found in Meguiar's professional compounds, albeit in an easier to use formula better suited to enthusiast use.I tested this product using a Vertool Forced Drive machine polisher combined with a Meguiar’s microfibre cutting pad, as well as by hand using a foam applicator. Meguiars new abrasive technology quickly removes stubborn oxidation, stains, bird dropping blemishes and other sub-surface defects while polishing the surface to a mirror finish. Something as simple as a water spot can spoil the look of a freshly cleaned car, and potentially cause damage to the surface of the paint. Due to the low viscosity and good lubrication of the product, it would work well on oxidised paint, including single-stage paints.

The compound is available in a 450ml bottle, perfect for use by car detailing enthusiasts and professional car valets. Ultimate Compound is a consumer-grade product from Meguiar’s, so as a result, it is very easy to use.This averaged out to 4 micrometres, which is slightly more than the level of cut I would expect from a polish like Menzerna 2500 but is not as aggressive as many heavy cut compounds. You may think your car’s paintwork is in good condition after a wash, but take a closer look (especially in the sunshine) and you’ll notice what appears to be hundreds of thousands of tiny scratches littering every panel. For subsequent polishing sets, I would brush out the pad and apply three or four small drops of polish. But these annoying marks are easier to remove than most people think; all it takes is the right product, a little know-how and the correct accessories. What I mean by that is that the polish did not feel that it was dry or chalky, and the pad had plenty of lubrication as it was worked, which makes for a better user experience in my opinion.

Or, your parents have gifted you their 20-plus-year-old car that is not in its best shape on the outside. All the products in the kit can be used by hand and the applicators supplied with the Meguiar's MT320 Dual Action Polisher for a faster job. Whether working by hand or with our DA polisher, Ultimate Compound is the perfect choice to prepare your paint’s surface for your favourite Meguiar’s wax.Not only does Meguiars Ultimate Compound remove tough stains and marks, but it will also smooth out swirls and scratches on your exterior surface. This product would serve well as an introduction to paint polishing, due to its ease of use and reasonably good gloss. Ultimate compound is not a highly aggressive polish but is sufficient to bring neglected paint work back to a shine. Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax is a carnauba based liquid wax that gently cleanses paint and leaves behind a layer of protection. Working on an area roughly 40 cm by 40 cm, I started the machine at a low speed and spread it out over the area, before increasing the speed to around 5 (out of 6).